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COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
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Monday, 2016 May 16
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An Open meeting of the City Council
was held in the Council Chamber, Burnaby City Hall, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby,
B.C. on Monday, 2016 May 16 at 7:00 p.m.
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PRESENT:
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His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan
Councillor
Pietro Calendino
Councillor
Sav Dhaliwal
Councillor
Dan Johnston
Councillor
Colleen Jordan
Councillor
Anne Kang
Councillor
Paul McDonell
Councillor
Nick Volkow
Councillor
James Wang
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STAFF:
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Mr.
Lambert Chu, City Manager
Mr.
Lou Pelletier, Director Planning and Building
Mr.
Leon Gous, Director Engineering
Ms.
Denise Jorgenson, Director Finance
Mr.
Dave Ellenwood, Director Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Ms.
May Leung, City Solicitor
Mr.
Dennis Back, City Clerk
Ms.
Kate O’Connell, Deputy City Clerk
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The
Open Council meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.
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Environmental Awards and
Environmental Stars
Presenters: His Worship, Mayor
Derek R. Corrigan &
Councillor
Anne Kang, Chair, Environment Committee
Environmental
Stars Recipients:
Gateway Casinos and Entertainment
Ltd. & L'Arche Greater Vancouver
BC Technology for Learning Society
Ruth Walmsley
Dave Stafford
Lochdale Community School Green Team
Environmental
Awards Recipients:
False Creek Collision Eco
Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder
Morgan Expansion (BROKE)
Barb McMahon
Appia Developments Ltd.
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His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan and Councillor A.
Kang, Chair of the Environment Committee presented the 2016 Environmental
Awards and Environmental Stars to the following citizens and businesses in
recognition of their outstanding contributions to the community’s well-being.
The mayor’s speech is as follows:
“Each year, the City of Burnaby’s Environmental Awards
program recognizes deserving individuals, groups and businesses that have made
significant contributions to our City in the areas of environmental stewardship
and sustainability. This evening we are excited to recognize the recipients
for 2016 and to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the program.
First, some background information: awards may be
presented in six categories: Business Stewardship, Communications, Community
Stewardship, Green Choices, Planning and Development, and Youth.
There are also two levels of recognition. Environmental
Awards typically recognize outstanding environmental achievements of a
significant scope over a number of years. Environmental Stars generally
recognize significant environmental achievements but of a smaller scale.
Each year, the Citizen Representatives of the City’s
Environment Committee have the difficult task of reviewing the nominations and
recommending recipients for Council Approval. Thank you to Peter Cech, Peggy
Hua, Bill Brassington, and Frank Zhao for their work this year.
Before we present the Awards and Stars, the City would
like to acknowledge Covanta Energy, our corporate sponsor for Environment Week
and the Awards Program this year. Thank you for your support.
And the City would also like to thank the Burnaby
Photographic Society for providing fantastic images of Burnaby’s natural
environment, which were used to create a framed photograph for each of the
Environmental Award recipients this evening.
Without further delay, for 2016 there are five
Environmental Star recipients and four Environmental Award recipients. We will
begin with the Environmental Stars.
The first Environmental Star, in the category of Business
Stewardship, is presented to Gateway Casinos and Entertainment and L’Arche
Greater Vancouver for their outstanding project and partnership that
achieved energy use efficiencies at the L’Arche office in Burnaby.
The second Environmental Star, in the category of Business
Stewardship, is presented to BC Technology for Learning Society for
refurbishing used computers as part of the Computers for Schools Program and
for implementing environmental sustainability initiatives as part of their
business operations.
The third
Environmental Star, in the category of Community Stewardship, is
presented to Ruth Walmsley for her outstanding efforts and dedication to
raising awareness of a significant environmental issue through her efforts with
the community group Burnaby Residents Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion.
The fourth Environmental Star, in the category of Community
Stewardship, is presented to Dave Stafford for his outstanding
record of service with the Burnaby Lake Park Association.
The fifth Environmental Star, in the category of Youth,
is presented to the Lochdale Community School Green Team for educating
their classmates about waste reduction and recycling.
That concludes the presentation of the Environmental
Stars. Next are the four Environmental Award recipients.
The first Environmental Award, in the category of Business
Stewardship, is presented to False Creek Collision Eco for their
outstanding efforts to invest in new technologies that improve air quality and
reduce energy consumption and for providing leadership in environmental
sustainability to their industry.
The second Environmental Award, in the category of Community
Stewardship, is presented to the community group Burnaby Residents
Opposing Kinder Morgan Expansion, for their outstanding efforts to educate
Burnaby residents about the pipeline expansion project and the potential risks
to our community and the environment.
The third Environmental Award, in the category of Green
Choices, is presented to Barb McMahon, founder of Sprouting Chefs,
for her outstanding efforts to educate students in Burnaby about growing food,
creating community, environmental sustainability, and leadership.
The fourth Environmental Award, in the category of Planning
and Development, is presented to Appia Developments for the Solo
District and use of a low carbon geothermal exchange system that will
significantly reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions from the operation of the
buildings.
This
concludes the presentation of the 2016 Environmental Stars and Awards. Thank
you again for your contributions to our community and the environment.”
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Councillor Calendino, on behalf of
His Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan, proclaimed the week of 2016 May 22 - 28
as 'Cycling4Diversity Week' in the City of Burnaby.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR jordan
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THAT the minutes of the Open Council
meeting held on 2016 May 09 be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT
the delegations be heard.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Blood Watch
Re:
Safe Blood System
Speaker: Kat Lanteigne,
Co-Founder
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Ms. Kat Lanteigne, Co-Founder, Blood Watch,
appeared before Council representing tainted blood survivors, their family
members and safe blood advocates across Canada to request that Council
support a nation-wide ban on paid plasma and private blood collection
clinics. Ms. Lanteigne circulated a report entitled “All Blood is A Public
Resource” to Council for information.
It was noted that plasma is being
imported from other jurisdictions to meet provincial demand.
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR KANG
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THAT
the Mayor send a letter to the Federal and Provincial Health Ministers
opposing paid plasma and private blood collection clinics and call for a
National Blood Donor Strategy to ensure the continued availability of blood
supply for those who need it; and
2.
THAT
a copy of the letter be sent to British Columbia MLA’s and MP’s for
information.
CARRIED
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Council requested staff consider City
wide initiatives to encourage and promote blood donations.
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Mr. David Diewert and Ms. Astrid
Castaneda, representing the Stop Demovictions Burnaby Campaign
appeared before Council to oppose the demolition of affordable rental housing
stock in Burnaby. Ms. Castaneda brought to Council’s attention the negative
impacts on quality of life and the health of those forced to relocate as a
result of demolitions.
According to a recent survey
conducted by the Stop Demovictions Burnaby Campaign, many evicted residents are
unable to find new homes and must look elsewhere. Mr. Diewert requested that
Council pass an immediate moratorium on demolitions, do more to re-house those
who have been displaced by demolitions, withdraw the Draft 2016 Metrotown Town
Plan and create a new plan that puts residents first, and dedicate City owned
land to social housing.
Mr. Diewert and Ms. Castaneda
circulated a report to Council entitled “A Community Under Attack: The
Displacement of Vulnerable Metrotown Residents by the City of Burnaby’s Demoviction
Development Policies” for information.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR
MCDONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR
JOHNSTON
THAT staff report back to
Council on the issues raised by the delegation and that a copy of the report be
provided to the delegation for information when available.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Wang
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Dhaliwal
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THAT
Council do now resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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His Worship, Mayor Derek
R. Corrigan submitted a report to announce the appointment of Mr. Lambert Chu
as the new City Manager.
His Worship, Mayor Derek R.
Corrigan recommended:
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1. THAT Council receive this report for
information.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Wang
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THAT the recommendation of His
Worship, Mayor Derek R. Corrigan be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval the Pay-By-Phone
Parking Program.
The Financial Management
Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council
approve the Pay-By-Phone Parking Program, including a rate increase as detailed
in this report, at an estimated cost of $30,000 funded from the 2016 Capital
Program (EMG.0007).
2. THAT Council
approve additional areas within the City as metered zones as shown in Figures
1-6 to allow for future installation of parking meters when conditions warrant.
3. THAT the
City’s Solicitor prepare the necessary Parking Meter Bylaw amendments to
facilitate the introduction of pay-by-phone parking services and other
housekeeping amendments.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR McDonell
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR JOHNSTON
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR VOLKOW
THAT the recommendations
of the Financial Management Committee be DEFERRED to the next Open Council
meeting.
CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report seeking Council approval of the capital
electronic building access and security improvement capital program for civic
facilities, as outlined in this report.
The Financial Management
Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the
capital expenditure for electronic building access and security equipment, as
outlined in this report.
2. THAT Council authorize
staff to use Gaming Funds in the amount of $502,500 (inclusive of GST) to fund
the Electronic Building Access and Security Program.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Jordan
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THAT the recommendations of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Financial Management
Committee submitted a report providing Council with a financial wrap-up
on the development of the Still Creek Recycling / Green Waste Depot and Works
Yard.
The Financial Management
Committee recommended:
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1. THAT this report be received for information
purposes.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR MCDONELL
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THAT the recommendation of
the Financial Management Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Planning and
Development Committee submitted a report proposing text amendments to the
Burnaby Zoning Bylaw regarding home-based child care facilities.
The Planning and
Development Committee recommended:
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1. THAT
Council authorize the preparation of a bylaw amending the Burnaby Zoning Bylaw,
as outlined in Section 3.0 of this report, for advancement to a Public Hearing
at a future date.
2. THAT
a copy of this report be sent to the Fraser Health Authority at 4946 Canada
Way, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4H7.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Jordan
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Wang
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THAT the recommendations of the
Planning and Development Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Traffic Safety
Committee submitted a report advising Council of the installation of
three-way stop signs at the intersection of Underhill Avenue and Eastlake
Drive.
The Traffic Safety
Committee recommended:
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1. THAT Council receive this report for
information.
2. THAT a copy of this report
be sent to Ms. Cathy Griffin, #21 - 8400 Forest Grove Drive, Burnaby, BC V5A
4B7.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The Traffic Safety Committee
submitted a report reviewing safety concerns on Bartlett Court.
The Traffic Safety
Committee recommended:
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1. THAT
Council receive this report for information.
2. THAT
a copy of this report be sent to Mr. Roderick Santiago.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR calendino
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THAT
the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Committee be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager submitted a report
dated 2016 May 16 on the following matters:
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The City Manager
submitted a report providing Council with an update on BCEHS' Service improvement
strategy to improve the delivery of ambulance services.
Council expressed
disappointment that additional ambulance resources had not been allocated to
the City of Burnaby service area in spite of the growing need of Burnaby residents
for emergency medical services. Council also questioned the criteria used by
the Provincial Government to evaluate service gaps/needs in the determination
of which municipalities would receive additional ambulance resources.
The City Manager
recommended:
1. THAT Council receive
this report for information.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Kang
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Major Civic Building Project Coordination
Committee seeking Council authorization of bylaw funding for the replacement
of the Council Chamber audio visual system.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council be
requested to bring down a Capital Reserves Bylaw in the amount of $750,000 (inclusive
of GST @ 5%) to finance the replacement of the Audio Visual (A/V) system in
the City Hall - Council Chamber.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MCdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council funding
authorization for roof replacement at Irmin Place Townhouse Complex located
at 5606 - 5820 Irmin Street.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council authorize
staff to bring down a Capital Reserve Expenditure Bylaw in the amount of
$326,600 (inclusive of GST) for roof replacement at the Irmin Place Townhouse
Complex as outlined in this report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for
the temporary closure of Ingleton Avenue, Esmond Avenue, Pandora Street, Triumph
Street and MacDonald Avenue for a church parade.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the parade as discussed
in this report.
2. THAT the coordinator of the
event, Vitto Lecce, 2701 St. George St., Port Moody, BC V3H 2H1, be sent a copy
of this report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for
a temporary road closure for the 13th Annual "Edmonds City Fair &
Classic Car and Motorcycle Show” on Sunday, 2016 July 17.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the road closure as
discussed in this report.
2. THAT
Lindy McQueen, Chair, Edmonds City Fair, 6357 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5E 3P3
be sent a copy of this report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Kang
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Engineering seeking Council approval for
a temporary road closure for the 23rd Annual Alta Vista Park Community Picnic
on Saturday, 2015 September 10.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT Council approve the road closure as
discussed in this report.
2. THAT the coordinator of the
event, Allison Sanderson, Program Coordinator, Bonsor Recreation Complex, 6550
Bonsor Ave, Burnaby BC V5H 3G4, be sent a copy of this report.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR johnston
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Kang
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THAT
the recommendations of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract for the performance of pavement rehabilitation on various
roadways throughout the City's local road network.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve a contract award to Jack Cewe. Ltd. for an estimated total cost
of $2,295,888 including GST in the amount of $109,328 as outlined in this
report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity of goods and
services delivered and unit prices as tendered.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Volkow
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Finance seeking Council approval to
award a contract for Riverside area road improvements at Meadow Ave., 9th
Ave., 12th Ave., and North Fraser Way.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT
Council approve a contract award to Eurovia British Columbia Inc. for an
estimated total cost of $2,064,905.19 including GST in the amount of $98,328.82
as outlined in this report. Final payment will be based on the actual quantity
of goods and services delivered and unit prices as tendered. Approval of this
contract award is subject to the final adoption of Bylaw No. 13607.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Volkow
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The City Manager
submitted a report from the Director Planning and Building providing
information on construction activity as reflected by the building permits
that have been issued for the month of April.
The City Manager
recommended:
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1. THAT this report be received for information
purposes.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Kang
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
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THAT
the recommendation of the City Manager be adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdONELL
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR johnsTON
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THAT
the Committee now rise and report.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY
COUNCILLOR johnstON
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THAT
the report of the Committee be now adopted.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Kang
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13608 and 13609 be now introduced and read three times.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Wang
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THAT
Bylaw No. 13528 be now read a third time.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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Third
Reading, Reconsideration and Final Adoption
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Volkow
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THAT Bylaw No. 13494 be now read a
third time, reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the Mayor and Clerk
and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR mcdonell
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Volkow
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THAT Bylaw No. 13595, 13605,
13606 and 13607 be now reconsidered and Finally Adopted, signed by the
Mayor and Clerk and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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There was no new business brought
before Council at this time.
There were no inquiries
brought before Council at this time.
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MOVED BY COUNCILLOR Calendino
SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR Johnston
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THAT
this Open Council meeting do now adjourn.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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The
Open Council meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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Confirmed:
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Certified
Correct:
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Mayor
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City Clerk
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